Jiangfeng Yu
About Jiangfeng Yu
Jiangfeng Yu is the Head of Intellectual Property & Service at thyssenkrupp China, with over 20 years of experience in intellectual property management and patent law.
Current Position at thyssenkrupp China
Jiangfeng Yu is Head of Intellectual Property & Service at thyssenkrupp China, based in Beijing City, China. He has been leading the Intellectual Property & Service department since April 2017, focusing on protecting and managing the company's intellectual property rights. In this role, he oversees strategic initiatives and provides direction for intellectual property management.
Previous Experience at Philips
Before joining thyssenkrupp, Jiangfeng Yu worked at Philips as Lead IP Counsel from 2015 to 2017. During his two-year tenure, he managed intellectual property issues, provided counsel on patents, and developed strategies for protecting the company's innovations. His role involved significant engagement with legal and technical teams to ensure comprehensive IP protection.
Intellectual Property Experience at Danfoss China
Jiangfeng Yu served as IP Manager at Danfoss China from 2009 to 2013. Over four years, he handled intellectual property management and strategies. His responsibilities included the protection of technological advancements, managing patent portfolios, and ensuring compliance with global IP regulations.
Educational Background
Jiangfeng Yu holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Illinois at Chicago, completed in 2014. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechatronics from Beijing Institute of Technology in 2000. This combination of technical and business education equips him with a unique perspective in intellectual property management.
Career in Intellectual Property Management
With over 20 years of experience in intellectual property management and patent law, Jiangfeng Yu has worked in various multinational companies. His career began at Foxconn as a Patent Engineer and he advanced through roles such as Patent Attorney at Louis International Patent Office, IP Counsel at Siemens Ltd. China, and IP Manager at AREVA T&D. This extensive experience across different industries has provided him with a deep understanding of IP challenges and strategies.